PSV / HGV Technician at Newbury & District, Newbury, Berkshire

Job Title: PSV / HGV Technician

Location: Newbury

Salary: £21.80 per hour plus £4.29 per hour night premium for all hours worked after 6pm

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 2.00pm - 10.00pm. Occasional weekend working required.

We are looking for a PSV / HGV Technician to join our engineering team at our Newbury depot.

We want hard-working, self-starting individuals with a passion for repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles. You will play an important role in ensuring our fleet is maintained to a high standard and operates safely and reliably.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technician, mechanic or vehicle engineer looking to develop their career within a professional and supportive engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspect, repair and maintain vehicles to a high standard
• Investigate and diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs as required
• Record faults and completed work using electronic systems
• Follow all safety instructions and procedures
• Report issues promptly and accurately
• Contribute to a safe, compliant and efficient workshop environment
• Ensure all work is completed to the required engineering and safety standards

Experience & Qualifications:

Our ideal candidate will:

• Hold a minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an Engineering discipline or equivalent
• Have experience maintaining and repairing PSV, HGV or commercial vehicles
• Have a strong understanding of mechanical and electrical vehicle systems
• Be confident diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs
• Demonstrate a commitment to safety and high standards of workmanship
• Be able to work independently and as part of a team

A PSV licence is preferred, although not essential.

Salary & Benefits:

• £21.80 per hour
• £4.29 per hour night premium for every hour worked after 6pm
• Company sick pay (subject to qualifying period)
• Company pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Free travel benefits in line with Reading Buses contractor arrangements
• High street discounts through the Hapi App
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity to work within a well-established engineering team

About You:

You will be passionate about vehicle engineering and take pride in maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles to the highest standard.

You will be a motivated, reliable technician with strong fault-finding abilities and a commitment to delivering quality work safely and efficiently.

To Apply:

Please submit your CV together with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining the team.

Candidates with experience as a PSV Technician, HGV Technician, PCV Technician, Bus Technician, Bus Mechanic, Heavy Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Technician, PSV Mechanic, HGV Mechanic, Fleet Technician, Engineering Technician, Maintenance Technician or Commercial Vehicle Technician are encouraged to apply.